VIDEO: T.F. Green Announces International Direct Flights to Dominican Republic

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

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State officials and Rhode Island Airport Corporation leaders announced Tuesday that Sun Country will be adding direct international flights to the Dominican Republic beginning this November. This is a major expansion of service at T.F. Green.

Sun Country joins Air Canada and Norwegian Air with direct international flights from T.F. Green.

The addition of direct flights is expected to be a boon to both family travel and tourism.

The route will be seasonal from November through April beginning November 16. Initially, flights will be available once a week on Saturdays, but will expand to twice a week (Wednesdays/Saturdays) starting December 25.

Rhode Island -- and DR

In Rhode Island, the Dominican population is estimated to be near 50,000 — approximately 5 percent of the state’s population. It is also the largest segment of the state’s growing Latino population.

Presently, those living in southern New England must travel to Boston to fly to the Dominican Republic.

The VIP laden press conference included Rhode Island Airport Corporation President and CEO Iftikhar Ahmad, House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey in welcoming the expansion of the airports' global reach.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza; Warwick Mayor Joseph Solomon; Providence City Council President Sabina Matos; Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor and RIAC Board Chairman Jonathan Savage were at the event.

Sun Country Airlines is based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. The award-winning airline, which flies to popular destinations across the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean, has earned a reputation for offering world-class service at an affordable price. The airline offers vacation packages through Sun Country Vacations